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Immerse: Messiah Week 1
Luke – Acts Part 1
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR MESSIAH
Activites, Assessments, and Resoureces for you to use while teaching through Immerse: Messiah.
Introduction Videos:
Day 1 – Luke
pp. A9-12
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The miraculous births of John the Baptist and Jesus, including the angelic announcements, Mary’s visit to Elizabeth, and the nativity story of Jesus in Bethlehem.
John the Baptist’s ministry, Jesus’ baptism and genealogy, and his temptation in the wilderness, followed by his inaugural teaching in Nazareth.
Discussion Prompts
Why do you think Luke puts the birth of Jesus and John the Baptist in parallel?
What names stand out to you in Luke’s genealogy? Are there any missing that surprise you?
Audio Bible
Official Immerse audio organized according to each days’ reading.
Additional Media
The Bible Project Resources:
Streetlights Audio:
Day 2 – Luke
pp. 13-27
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Jesus calls his first disciples, performing various miracles, and teaching about love, forgiveness, and the nature of true discipleship, while facing criticism from religious leaders.
Jesus’ parables, miracles, and teachings about faith, while highlighting the growing understanding of his identity among the disciples and their preparation for ministry.
Discussion Prompts
Does Jesus’ temptation remind you of other well-known temptation stories in the OT?
In what ways are Jesus’ parables, healings, and exorcisms showing you what the kingdom of God is like?
Audio Bible
Official Immerse audio organized according to each days’ reading.
Additional Media
Streetlights Audio:
Day 3 – Luke
pp. 28-37
Discussion Prompts
As Jesus heads toward Jerusalem, what is he saying and showing to be true about the kingdom of God?
What do the parables in these chapters teach us about prayer and persistence in faith, and how can we apply that in our lives?
Audio Bible
Official Immerse audio organized according to each days’ reading.
Additional Media
The Bible Project Videos:
Streetlights Audio:
Day 4 – Luke
pp. 37-47
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Jesus’ teachings on the kingdom of God, the need for repentance, parables illustrating God’s grace, and his instructions on faith, relationships, and the costs of discipleship.
Jesus’ teachings on gratitude, the coming of the kingdom, and the parable of the lost coin and lost son, culminating in his approach to Jerusalem and the events leading to his final days.
Discussion Prompts
How do Jesus’ teachings on repentance and humility challenge our understanding of what it means to follow Him?
In what ways do the stories of healing and the parable of the lost son illustrate God’s mercy and the call to repentance?
Audio Bible
Official Immerse audio organized according to each days’ reading.
Additional Media
The Bible Project Videos:
Streetlights Audio:
Day 5 – Luke
pp. 47-59
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Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, his teachings about the kingdom, and prophetic warnings about the destruction of the temple and the end times.
The Last Supper, Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, and resurrection, culminating in his appearances to the disciples and the Great Commission.
Discussion Prompts
How does Jesus’ triumphal entry and his actions in the temple reflect his mission, and what does that mean for us as his followers?
How do the events of the Last Supper and Jesus’ resurrection shape our understanding of sacrifice and hope in our daily lives?
Audio Bible
Official Immerse audio organized according to each days’ reading.
Additional Media
The Bible Project Videos:
Streetlights Audio: